BlogSpare vs PressPioneer Magazine
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
BlogSpare leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #381, ahead of PressPioneer Magazine at #1,563. Over the last 7 days BlogSpare slipped 5 places and PressPioneer Magazine slipped 19 places. BlogSpare has the largest install base: 200+ active installs against 200+ for PressPioneer Magazine. Downloads this week: BlogSpare 31 and PressPioneer Magazine 9.
| Metric | BlogSpare | PressPioneer Magazine |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #381 ▼ 5 | #1,563 ▼ 19 |
| Active installs | 200+ | 200+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 31 | 9 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | May 30, 2026 | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Current version | 3.0.0 | 1.3 |
| Best rank on record | #91 | #1,304 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | May 2026 | May 2025 |
Highlighted cells mark the strongest figure in each row. Rank and installs are from the latest WordPress.org capture; downloads are the last seven captured days.
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Frequently asked questions
Which is more popular, BlogSpare or PressPioneer Magazine?
By active installs, BlogSpare: 200+ sites run it against 200+ for PressPioneer Magazine, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 26, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, BlogSpare or PressPioneer Magazine?
BlogSpare, at #381 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with PressPioneer Magazine at #1,563. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is BlogSpare a block theme or a classic theme? And PressPioneer Magazine?
BlogSpare is a block theme, PressPioneer Magazine is a block theme. Block themes are built for the Site Editor; classic themes use the Customizer and widget areas.
Where do these numbers come from?
WordPress.org publishes each theme’s active install count and its position on the popular list. This site records both every day, along with per-day downloads and ratings, so the charts above show how the themes have moved over time rather than a single day.